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Graham County 150th events announced

Randy Foster

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Robbinsville – A homespun 150th anniversary celebration of one of North Carolina’s most unspoiled and remote counties is taking form.

Another Fontana council member resigns; 4th in two years

Randy Foster

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Fontana Dam – Town of Fontana Dam officials are searching for a replacement for Town Councilman Brandon Jones, who resigned in June after serving just a few months on the board.

Cornelia Paula Heusel Sutter

News Staff

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Cornelia (Connie) Paula Heusel Sutter, 74, passed away on June 22, 2022 at her home, after a courageous second battle with cancer. Born in Washington, D.C. on Aug. 3, 1947, Connie spent her younger years in the Virginia Beach area, followed by some time in Vicksburg, Miss.

New pipe cuts town’s water loss in half

Randy Foster

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Fontana Dam – Local officials had a hunch that the town’s main water pipe was losing water. Their suspicions were confirmed when new pipes were laid.

Anniversary celebration planning gains momentum

Randy Foster

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Robbinsville – Plans are starting to come together for a mid-August celebration of Graham County’s 150th anniversary. Marshall McClung – a Forest Service retiree, with expertise in search and rescue – has been named grand marshal for the celebration.

Efforts continue to save Cable Cove Campground

Randy Foster

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Robbinsville – Graham County Travel & Tourism has been working to reopen Cable Cove Campground, which the National Forest Service has left shuttered because of low usage, deteriorated facilities, flooding vulnerability and lack of electrical power.

New Fontana ORC appointed

Kevin Hensley

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Fontana Dam – A local municipality hopes to finally put the kibosh on heavy overturn at its water plant. The Town of Fontana Dam appointed Carrie Stewart as its new ORC (operator-in-responsible charge) in an unanimous council vote at its April 20 meeting.

Board seeks ways to save Cable Cove Campground

Randy Foster

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Fontana Dam – Members of the Graham County Travel & Tourism board discussed ways to rescue Cable Cove Campground from closure. The U.S. Forest Service won’t reopen the 26-space campground, but a nearby boat ramp will remain open.

Foundation funding hits unexpected snag

Kevin Hensley

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Fontana Dam – A new solution for raising donations toward a nonprofit was the topic of much discussion at the Feb. 16 town council meeting.

The Town of Fontana Dam council was sworn in during its Dec. 15 meeting. From left are mayor Rob Hardy, councilwoman Tiffany Duke, councilwoman Lacie McBee, councilman Jon Hodgson, councilman Brandon Jones; and at right is Town Clerk Zelerie Rogers. Photo by Charlie Benton/news@grahamstar.com

New members appointed to Fontana Dam council

Charlie Benton

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality is once again being governed by a full council. Two new members were appointed and sworn in at the Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, bringing the council up to five seats once again, including Mayor Rob Hardy.